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Battery Farms Line up to Enter Pacific Northwest
A new form of electricity supply is coming to neighborhoods in western Washington and greater Portland. Whether you like it or not may depend on how much you trust developer assurances about the safety of big rechargeable battery arrays. Utilities and independent energy companies have proposed a slew of standalone...
Washington State Glitters: #2 US Gold Hotspot to Strike It Rich
If you want to get rich with gold, you just might live in the perfect place!. Gold Rush: Washington State Shines as a Top Destination for Prospectors. Turns out that Washington State is a great place to get lucky if you just look down. A recent analysis by SD Bullion named the top states across America where aspiring gold seekers are most likely to strike it rich. California came in at the top spot with an impressive 66.59 gold locations per 1,000 square miles, reinforcing its nickname as "The Golden State". Surprisingly close behind, was Washington State which claimed the second spot with 34.17 gold locations per 1,000 square miles. Oregon, the west coast state separating the top 2, rounded out the podium with 31.41 locations per 1,000 square miles.
Washington State Red Light Traffic Cameras Aren’t Allowed To Do This
Washington State Red Light Traffic Cameras Aren't Allowed To Do This. So I was driving down 20th Avenue in Pasco and came across the red light traffic camera that'll send you a photo if you run a red light. The One Thing You Need To Know About Washington State Red...
2024 Washington hunting prospects now available
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports that annual hunting prospects are now available to help hunters to have a successful season. “Our district wildlife biologists write these popular reports to give an in-depth look at what field conditions could look like this year,” said Anis Aoude, WDFW game division manager. “These documents have a lot of useful information that can help both new and experienced hunters plan their seasons.”
WA Forest Service Encouraging You to EAT this Invasive Species
Invasive species seem to be becoming more and more part of our regular news. They have some invasive species out on the east coast and parts of New York where officials basically just tell you to kill them on site like the Spotted Lantern Bugs from Pittsburgh. News of this...
Festival kicks off series of Mexican-American cultural celebrations across Washington state
SEATTLE — In its eighth year of celebrating the "special connection" between Mexico and Washington state - MEXAM NW Festival kicks off on Saturday. According to the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle - the festival highlights the innovative approach to cultural diplomacy, business, arts, and culture of Mexico. The...
Recent Census Washington Figures Show NCW is Growing
Clicking on the US Census Bureau's website’s digital odometers is a fun way to see the growing rate of population in America and around the Globe. How many people live in our country - and the planet?. The current estimate of Americans living today is just over 337 million....
WA Board of Ed looks to expand controversial ethnic studies graduation requirement
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Board of Education is moving closer to officially updating and expanding a 2021 resolution that established an ethnic studies graduation requirement Board members discussed “incorporating Ethnic Studies into the legislative platform, and/or addressing Ethnic Studies through the FutureReady graduation requirements initiative,” according to the agenda for Thursday’s virtual board of education meeting. According to the board’s website, FutureReady – implemented this summer –...
Washington State Ferries terminates sale of Elwha and Klahowya, gets $200,000 anyway
The Elwha and Klahowya are back on the market after Washington State Ferries (WSF) terminated purchase and sales agreements with Nelson Armas for the decommissioned vessels. The decision follows multiple failures to meet contractual obligations and deadlines. In August, Armas attempted to move the ferries to Ecuador, but tow equipment...
Drop in crew-related ferry cancelations helping WSF improve sailing numbers in 2024
After a busy Labor Day weekend of smooth sailing, Washington State Ferries is reporting a decrease in ferry sailing cancellations during 2024. WSF reported that ferry ridership was back to pre-pandemic levels over the Labor Day weekend as ferries transported 30,000 more people during that time period last year across the Puget Sound....
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